The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tall hats at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have indicated they have wrapped an investigation into the gear selector design found in some Durango SUVs and Ram pickup trucks. Way back in 2016, the agency opened a file to investigate 43 of these rollaway incidents.

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Durango Dodge Jeep 2017 105

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Currently, the eight-speed transmission is available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango and Ram 1500. With the Council’s approval, work in the plant will begin immediately and be completed in the third quarter 2016. With this investment, there will be retention of employment.

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Chrysler Dodge Indiana Durango 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The plant actions detailed in today’s announcement represent the next steps in a US manufacturing realignment that FCA began in 2016. The proposed projects would create nearly 6,500 new jobs. FCA expects to create 1,100 new jobs at Jefferson North.

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Jeep Michigan PHEV Production 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

When compared to the average non-turbo engine among 2016-2018 models, overall, Lexus makes the most reliable turbo powertrain, followed by Honda and Porsche. The Dodge Grand Caravan continues to have “Average” reliability, while the Challenger, Durango, and Journey all stay “Below-Average.”

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Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick 207

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

This transmission is now in the new Ram 1500, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including in the diesel version), and the Dodge Durango. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268